According to a statement from the president’s of the programs, they look to, “…pursue an orderly evolution to a foundation of basketball schools that honors the history and tradition on which the Big East was established. Under the current context of conference realignment, we believe pursuing a new basketball framework that builds on this tradition of excellence and competition is the best way forward.”

Father Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President of Marquette, had this to say after the Marquette win over Savannah State Saturday night.